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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,985.10, 1,207,477.65 and 385,081.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,985.10, 1,207,477.65 and 385,081.10 is: 577,621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,985.10 : 1,207,477.65 = 385,081.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,985.10/1,207,477.65 = 385,081.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,985.10x = 1,207,477.65 × 385,081.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,985.10x = 464,976,821,687.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,976,821,687.42/804,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577,621.65

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